Pharmacy Technician Program

The pharmacy is often the most accessible form of health care, and pharmacy technicians play a vital role in hospitals, health systems, and community, grocery or drug store pharmacies. Pharmacy technicians are comfortable communicating with diverse audiences, performing data entry with various software programs, problem-solving to work in a busy environment, and maintaining professionalism to provide quality patient care.

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Program Details

This course will prepare you to support pharmacists to provide safe and effective patient care

Students will learn:

Customer service and interpersonal communication

Accurately read and fill prescriptions

Perform calculations, routes and formulations

Maintain patient confidentiality and medical ethics

Perform basic insurance billing and medical record keeping

Students will be prepared to sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).

Requirements

Demonstrate college readiness by completing ONE of the following:

Proof of GED or US High School diploma valid within past five years. Scores or GPA to be evaluated for college readiness.

*Candidates who are within 60 days of acquiring their high school diploma or equivalent will be eligible to apply for the PTCE with a copy of a high school diploma, transcript, or school official letter. PTCB certification will not be granted until proof of high school completion (or equivalent) is provided to PTCB.

US College diploma or transcript showing completion of non-developmental English and Math.